NAME PROFILE
Althea
Althea is a Greek name meaning 'with healing power.' it has a gentle, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is nurturing, thoughtful, and deeply creative.
Key Stats
| Total births | 17,985 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 26%CA — 21%PA — 20%LA — 16%FL — 16%
Notable People
Althea Gibson (Athlete) · Althea Rae (Public figure) · Althea Flynt (Public figure) · Althea Harper (Designer) · Althea McNish (Artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Thea
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